Committee of Adjustment - Closing November 6, 2026

Job summary

The committee member will participate in local boards and quasi-judicial committees to support transparent and community-focused decision-making. Responsibilities include reviewing and making decisions on consent applications, minor variances, and legal non-conforming use extensions under the Planning Act.

Job details

The Municipality of Port Hope is inviting community-minded residents to apply to serve on local boards and quasi-judicial committees for the 2026–2030 term. Local boards and quasi-judicial committees play an important role in supporting transparent, informed, and community-focused decision-making. Participation provides residents with an opportunity to share their skills, experience, and perspectives while helping guide the future direction of our community. Residents who are interested in contributing to municipal decision-making and supporting the continued growth and well-being of Port Hope are encouraged to apply. For more information about our Boards and Quasi-Judicial Committees, please visit our Boards and Committees page. Renumeration Members appointed to the Committee of Adjustment receive annual remuneration of $1,200. About The Committee of Adjustment is a legislated committee established under Section 44 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13. The Committee considers and makes decisions on consent applications, minor variance applications and applications to permit the enlargement or extensions of legal non-conforming uses, among other matters authorized under the Planning Act If you are interested in land use planning and community development, we encourage you to apply. Submit an Application Please submit your cover letter and resume via online at www.porthope.ca/careers by Friday November 6, 2026. We are looking to fill five vacancies. Recruitment Process The Municipality of Port Hope is a progressive employer who believes a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens the team and fosters an environment where everyone feels as though they belong and their dignity, beliefs and identity are respected. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that provides a supportive workplace and equal opportunity for all employees. Accommodations can be requested throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be scheduled prior to the job posting closing date. All applicants will receive an automated email confirming the submission of their application, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be further contacted by Human Resources. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Act, as amended.

What you’ll do

The committee member will participate in local boards and quasi-judicial committees to support transparent and community-focused decision-making. Responsibilities include reviewing and making decisions on consent applications, minor variances, and legal non-conforming use extensions under the Planning Act.

Requirements

Applicants should be community-minded residents interested in land use planning and community development. No specific professional qualifications are listed, but candidates must be willing to contribute to municipal governance.

Listed skills

• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Decision-making
• Community engagement
• Land use planning
• Policy interpretation
• Public service
• Communication
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Non-Conforming Uses
• Planning
• Decision Making
• Community Development
• Land-Use Planning

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Legal
• Management & Leadership
• Unclassified
• Regional Planner
• Town and Traffic Planners
• Urban and Regional Planners